Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength 2023 Edition Batch 3

Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength 2023 Edition Batch 3

Official bottling
Single malt - Speyside
Golden
58.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Rhubarb and custard sweets, lemon zest, malted grains, sandalwood, white pepper, magic marker, pear drops. With water, pear drops, lemon sweets, white pepper, malted grains. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, volatile, astringent, hot. 
Tasting:  Sour. Malted grains, pear drops, magic marker, pears, peaches, orange juice, white pepper, nutmeg. With water, malted grains, pear drops, lemon zest, gooseberries, hints of orange juice. 
Finish: Short. Orange juice, lemon zest, malted grains, sandalwood. 

Comments: 

Fruity, fragrant and woody. There’s lots of esters here - pear drops and peaches mainly - but this covers a big malty spine. It fades to a short, citrusy finish. Very nice indeed.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.